CM Yogi Welcomes PM Modi, Rajnath Singh For IAF’s Wings Over Ganga Air Show

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Varanasi ahead of the Indian Air Force’s ‘Wings Over Ganga’ air show.

The event will further mark the IAF’s 94th anniversary and showcase its aerial capabilities over the holy city.

In a post on X, CM Yogi said the skies over Kashi would reflect the valour and prowess of the Indian Air Force. He welcomed the Prime Minister and Defence Minister to the sacred city of Baba Vishwanath and invited them to witness the aerial display at Namo Ghat.

“Today, the sky over the immortal Kashi will be adorned with pride by the valor and prowess of the Indian Air Force,” the Chief Minister wrote.

CM Yogi highlighted the industrial development associated with the Prime Minister’s visit. He further said PM Modi would inaugurate a new garment manufacturing unit operated by Arvind Limited, which aims to boost the textile industry and create new opportunities for regional development.

The Chief Minister said the event would showcase India’s defence capabilities, industrial progress and cultural heritage along the banks of the Ganga.

आज अविनाशी काशी का आकाश भारतीय वायु सेना के शौर्य और पराक्रम से गौरवान्वित होगा।

इस गौरवपूर्ण अवसर पर बाबा विश्वनाथ की पावन नगरी में आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी तथा माननीय रक्षा मंत्री श्री @rajnathsingh जी का हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन।

भारतीय वायु सेना के 94 गौरवशाली वर्षों के उपलक्ष्य में नमो घाट पर आयोजित ‘विंग्स ओवर गंगा’ एयर शो में आप दोनों का आत्मीय सान्निध्य प्राप्त होगा।

इसके साथ ही प्रधानमंत्री जी अरविंद लिमिटेड की नई परिधान निर्माण इकाई का उद्घाटन कर वस्त्र उद्योग और क्षेत्र के औद्योगिक विकास को नई गति देंगे।

माँ गंगा की पावन धरा पर राष्ट्र रक्षा का पराक्रम, औद्योगिक विकास का संकल्प और सनातन संस्कृति का गौरव नए भारत की सामर्थ्यवान यात्रा को नई ऊंचाई प्रदान करेंगे।

हर हर महादेव।
जय हिंद।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 25, 2026

PM Modi built anticipation for the event through a Facebook post on Saturday, writing, “The countdown begins, Wings over Ganges, tomorrow in Varanasi.”

PM Modi will attend the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat as the Chief Guest. The show will feature Tejas, Prachand, SU-30MKI and Rafale aircraft, along with aircraft from the Indian Army and Navy. The display will, however, showcase the armed forces’ capabilities and coordination.

The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and Sarang Helicopter Display Team will further perform coordinated formations and precision manoeuvres, adding to the aerial spectacle over Varanasi.